From the monthly archives:

October 2006

What a Poop-Covered Toddler Can Teach You About Business

October 31, 2006

The lessons we learn as entrepreneurs and small business owners don’t just apply to our businesses. That tells me that being an entrepreneur is more than just starting a company, growing that company and trying to earn a buck; there’s something more profound going on. Or at least more interesting!
This morning my wife went into [...]

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How To Avoid Manic Entrepreneurship

October 30, 2006

Manic entrepreneurship is quite common. It’s when small wins or small defeats cause immense mood swings from julibant positivity to utter despair. When first starting a business, these feelings might be common. Or, when things don’t seem to be going as well as you hoped…
A client victory will send a manic entrepreneur soaring. A client [...]

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Grasshopper New Media Keeping Me Busy With New Podcasts and Upcoming Video Content

October 28, 2006

Two days without posting here. Uh oh. Let’s hope people don’t abandon me!
I’ve been “quiet” for a couple of reasons. Mostly, things at Grasshopper New Media are picking up and keeping me crazy busy.
In the last few days we’ve initiated several great projects that will go live soon.
The first is Small Biz Interviews which [...]

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Get Rid of Your Dud Business Partners

October 25, 2006

Partnerships are hard.
Almost anyone that’s ever worked with a partner has a story to tell. Often, a horror story. The worst case is the “dud partner” — a partner that doesn’t pull their own weight.
Do you think it’s possible to carry dud partners on your back and succeed?
I used to. Now, I’m not so sure.
I’ve had a couple “dud partners” in the past, and I’ve learned:
It’s best if you get them out of the business as soon as possible.

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I’m Right and Everyone Else is Wrong

October 25, 2006

If that’s your attitude, you’ll never succeed.
Have you ever used the term “my baby” for your business, startup or an idea you’re looking to get off the ground?
I know how you feel. And we all want to believe that our baby is perfect. Sorry, that’s just not the case.
Entrepreneurs and small business owners need a [...]

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